Eberechi Eze just getting started at Crystal Palace after Leeds rout

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Jack Rosser @JackRosser_9 November 2020

Eberechi Eze has vowed that Saturday's stunning free-kick against Leeds is "only the start" for him at Crystal Palace.

The 22-year-old, signed for nearly £20million from QPR over the summer, opened his top-flight account with a brilliant effort during Palace's 4-1 victory at Selhurst Park after setting up Scott Dann's opener with a perfectly-placed corner.

"I think it is only the start," said Eze. "I think we are working hard. I am learning a lot and I am growing as a player.

"That is the most important thing – as long as I keep learning and keep pushing and keep working with the guys around me, and those are people to look at. It is a great opportunity for me."

Manager Roy Hodgson has been cautious in introducing Eze to the Premier League, but hinted ahead of the weekend that the forward's chance was fast approaching.

Saturday was just Eze's third top-flight start, and his manager said it was the perfect time to "unleash" the England Under-21 international.

"He has looked at home ever since he arrived, his training sessions have been constantly impressive," said Hodgson.

"He has also had to be a bit patient because Andros Townsend and Jeff Schlupp are very good players in those positions too.

"It was the right time today to unleash him as it were, he certainly responded and lived up to the expectations that I have of him."

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